Jindal, the father of three young children, said the best gift that people can leave young people is a country that still offers the American dream of opportunities. Every generation has previously accomplished that goal, but now it’s in jeopardy, he said.

“What I see in Washington, D.C., worries me,” Jindal said. “We know that we are spending our chidren’s money.”

Jindal, who is well acquainted with Perry because they live in neighboring states, appeared jointly with Perry at the Decker House Hotel in Maquoketa before about 75 people. He is campaigning today and Wednesday on a bus tour in eastern Iowa with the Texas governor.

Jindal said that during Perry’s 11 years in office he has created one million jobs while the nation has been losing millions of jobs.

Jindal also said Perry understands how to cut government spending and make tough decisions to balance a budget. He also praised him as someone who is opposed to excessive federal regulations.

“Most importantly, he is a governor who has led. He will not need on-the-job training,” Jindal said.